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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. As "Anschluss" starts, Viktor listens to the radio and discovers that what country has been taken over by the Germans?

2. What is the name of the woman with whom Viktor begins having an affair in "Onyx"?

3. What is formed of bands of chalcedony in alternating colors?

4. Who does Liesel insist should be the godmother to her daughter, despite her husband's protestations?

5. Whose family gave Liesel and Viktor land upon which to build a house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Viktor give a speech about in "Housewarming"? What metaphor does he employ?

2. What architect do Liesel and Viktor meet in "Honeymoon"? Where?

3. Describe the character of Hana, as revealed in her first appearances in "Hana." How does Hana know Liesel?

4. How does the affair between Viktor and Kata rekindle in "Ship"?

5. What does Viktor discuss with Kata in "Proposal"? What concerns does Kata have?

6. How does Viktor compare the two world wars in "Robots"?

7. How is the onyx wall proposed in "Onyx"? What are the differences in Liesel and Viktor's feelings about the house?

8. What interaction do Liesel and Viktor have with Rainer von Abt in "Construction"?

9. Why do Liesel and Viktor have the baby baptized in "Construction"? What do they argue about?

10. Where have the central characters just arrived in "Honeymoon"? How do they feel about one another?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the actions in "Love" and "Ecstasy." What are the motivations of each of the characters and how do they go about achieving their aims?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting of Marienbad and discuss the theme of adultery in the novel. How does the term "progressive" apply to both Viktor's lifestyle and his aesthetic?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the elements of symbolism and irony in "Proposal," "Ship," "Last Year in Marienbad," "Small Issue," and "Storm in March." How does the Glass Room reflect the relationship of its inhabitants?

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